Special Education and ABA, Severe Program (M.Ed.)
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Program Overview
M.Ed. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis, Severe (51 Credits)
This 51-credit program combines the licensure programs of study in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Severe Disabilities (all grades).
Curriculum Overview
The curriculum addresses theories of language development, diagnosis, and assessment; functional curriculum development; and the behavioral coursework that meets the educational requirement to sit for certification by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Students in the ABA programs are charged a one time fee of $1,000 in their first semester. This fee is used to cover subscriptions to online learning tools used throughout the program. Please contact the program director if you have any questions about this fee.
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Curriculum
Admission Requirements
All candidates must apply online at: endicott.edu/admission/information-for-graduate-students/apply听
Applicants should submit the following to Graduate听Admissions, 香港六合彩开奖结果, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915
- Non-refundable $50.00 application fee (check made payable to 香港六合彩开奖结果, cash or online) Application fee waived for veteran and military students;
- Two letters of recommendation (one academic reference and one professional reference);
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary academic work sent directly from the institution(s) including confirmation of undergraduate degree, date confirmed, and any other graduate work;
- Statement of purpose听of no less than three pages outlining your intentions for graduate study, your background in the field of applied behavior analysis, and the contributions that you intend to make to the field. This essay should be in APA听format and include no less than 3 references.听听
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all students whose native language is not English; minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (iBT) is required. The institutional code for 香港六合彩开奖结果 is 3369. Endicott also accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or better;
- All admissions requirements must be satisfied in order to be formally accepted in a degree program. Students must be formally admitted to a program before the completion of six Endicott credits.
Additional Application Requirements M.Ed. Leading to Initial License
- A copy of passing scores on the Communication and Literacy Test (MTEL)
Additional Application Requirements M.Ed. Leading to Professional License
- A copy of all initial licenses in the state of Massachusetts
International Applicants for Graduate Admission
香港六合彩开奖结果 welcomes and encourages applicants from around the world. International applicants are required to hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree. Educational documents in a foreign language are required to be translated into English. All transcripts and translations of transcripts must be official originals and must show courses completed, grades received, grading scale, duration of study, degree or diploma received, and the date conferred. 香港六合彩开奖结果 reserves the right to request verification of the credentials by an external agency.International applicants must submit current TOEFL scores when their native language is not English or when their baccalaureate transcript is not from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Once students have been admitted as degree candidates, 香港六合彩开奖结果 will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Endicott-sponsored student visa.
Program of Study
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Demonstrate skill in planning curriculum and instruction, delivering effective instruction, managing classroom climate,听promoting equity and meeting professional standards
- Demonstrate ability to collect, analyze, synthesize, and apply measurement data
- Demonstrate knowledge of and approach to subject matter
- Demonstrate knowledge of child development
- Demonstrate acquisition of the knowledge, principles and skills of Applied Behavior Analysis
Required Curriculum with MA Initial Licensure
*Courses required for obtaining Initial Licensure in Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
ABA 510听-听Conceptual Issues in Applied Behavior AnalysisABA 520听-听Supervision and ManagementABA 525听-听Basic Principles of Applied Behavior AnalysisABA 534听-听Measurement & Experimental Evaluation of Behavioral Interventions IABA 541听-听Behavioral AssessmentABA 554听-听Behavior Change ProceduresABA 565听-听Ethical Issues in Behavior AnalysisABA 699听-听Comprehensive ReviewEDN 530听-听Sheltered English Immersion*SPE 500听-听Teaching Students with Disabilities*SPE 505听-听Inclusive Education*SPE 511听-听Curriculum Development for Students with Severe Disabilities*SPE 515听-听Reading Instruction in Special Education*SPE 525听-听Assistive and Augmentative Technologies*SPE 540听-听STEM Methods in Special EducationSPE 550听-听Curriculum and Assessment in Practice: Special Education (Pre-Practicum)*SPE 561听-听Practicum in Severe Disabilities*SPE 566听-听Reflective Seminar in Severe Disabilities*Total Degree Requirements - 51 credits
Required Curriculum with MA Professional Licensure
*Courses required for obtaining Professional Licensure in Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
ABA 510听-听Conceptual Issues in Applied Behavior AnalysisABA 520听-听Supervision and ManagementABA 525听-听Basic Principles of Applied Behavior AnalysisABA 534听-听Measurement & Experimental Evaluation of Behavioral Interventions IABA 541听-听Behavioral AssessmentABA 554听-听Behavior Change ProceduresABA 565听-听Ethical Issues in Behavior AnalysisABA 699听-听Comprehensive ReviewEDN 690听-听Advanced Seminar in EducationEDN 575听-听Data LiteracyEDN 680听-听Research MethodsEDN 685听-听Policy Analysis, Leadership, and Change ProcessesRDL 570听-听Learning and CognitionSPE 575听-听Family Engagement in Special Education*SPE 670听-听Consultation and Co-Teaching*SPE 680听-听Psychoeducational Assessment*SPE 690听-听Medical and Multiple Disabilities*SPE 695听-听Disability and Sheltered English ImmersionTotal Degree Requirements - 51 credits